Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric NICU Travel Job in Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, VA. Join a pediatric and NICU respiratory care team supporting neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity children’s hospital setting.

Join a dynamic pediatric respiratory care team in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, a welcoming city known for its historic charm, scenic mountain surroundings, and vibrant community atmosphere. This travel respiratory therapy job offers the chance to support critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment within a respected children’s hospital. If you are passionate about advanced respiratory care and thrive in a fast-paced pediatric critical care setting, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU / Pediatric Critical Care
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Schedule Style: Self-scheduling model with unit-driven coordination

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS preferred
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary licensure can be secured before start
• Must have experience in a Level IV NICU
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Must be comfortable working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Competency required in Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric settings
• Support a wide range of respiratory therapies and procedures, including intubation assist, airway management, ABG interpretation, and ventilator support
• Work across all units of a busy children’s hospital as needed within scope of practice
• Assist with neonatal transports and provide care in multidisciplinary clinical settings
• Operate specialized respiratory equipment and ensure safe, effective therapy delivery
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other respiratory services team members
• Adhere to unit scheduling, weekend, holiday, and orientation expectations
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a high-acuity environment

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a team dedicated to exceptional pediatric and NICU respiratory care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.